{ Monthly Archives }
May 2008
Free Audacity Digital Audio Software
Would you like to learn about digital audio? How can you use digital audio in your teaching? Come to the “Listen up: Audio on the Web and for your Class” workshop to find out how to use the free software Audacity to create digital audio.
Register for Listen Up: Audio on the Web and for your Class
The CITT Tools & Techniques Toolbox
The CITT Tools & Techniques Toolbox is a resource for educators who are interested in implementing technology in their classrooms. The toolbox features presentation, interaction, and social software tools as well as techniques for utilizing tools, assessment strategies, and an introduction to learning theories. Each toolbox entry focuses on a specific tool or technique for use in face to face education and synchronous/asynchronous distance education. Continue Reading »
Students Learn Spanish Language Pronunciation Using Online Learning Module
Every year, the Office of the Provost and the Office of Academic Technology fund faculty projects that enhance teaching and learning with technology at the University of Florida. For the 2007 grant cycle, AT funded four projects, including Gillian Lord’s “Tal Como Suena: Spanish Pronunciation” multimedia modules. Continue Reading »
CITT Class Calendar: Dreamweaver, Powerpoint
Workshop offerings through December are posted online. Do you need to learn basic web design with Dreamweaver? We have a workshop for that! How about putting audio or video in a PowerPoint presentation? We have a workshop for that too! Check out the workshop offerings and sign up. We’ll see you in class.
New: What’s All the Talk About Podcasting?
Would you like to learn the basics of podcasting? Register for the “Basic Podcasting 101” workshop. Participants will learn the basic components of podcasting, how they work, how to find and subscribe to podcasts, podcasting software and hosting.
Register for Basic Podcasting 101
Get the Word Out on Tutoring!
Students do not have to pay a tutoring company to get quality assistance! During the summer as in other terms, the AT Teaching Center will offer free tutoring for mathematics, science, business, and engineering courses. There are several tutoring services provided, including drop-in, tutoring by appointment, and supplemental instruction (group study sessions). The AT Reading and Writing Center provides individual assistance to those wishing to develop their writing, better understand the writing process, and improve reading comprehension and study strategies. Both tutoring centers are located in SW Broward Hall. Continue Reading »
Avoid Getting Your GatorLink Account Disabled
Recently, many UF users have been receiving ‘phishing’ e-mails, requesting that users send their GatorLink username and information via e-mail. According to UF’s IT Security team, “Phishing’ is a scam in which predators attempt to lure people to a fraudulent website, which replicates a seemingly trustworthy website, to obtain personal information such as passwords and login information.” Continue Reading »
Mediasite
Mediasite is a presentation tool that allows instructors to make live digital recordings of lectures or presentations. Students can view their class presentations over the internet in real-time, or access the presentation as a podcast for viewing at a later date. Additionally, Mediasite allows instructors to simultaneously show media in two windows — for example, PowerPoint slides in one window and a video feed in another window. Continue Reading »
Technology Innovations Advisory Committee (TIAC)
In February, a new committee reporting to ITAC-AT was established. The purpose of this committee is to:
- Identify emerging technologies relevant to the academic mission of the University.
- Assess and recommend for analysis specific emerging technologies that improve the quality of learning and/or reduce the cost of instruction.
- Analyze the feasibility for implementation at UF of promising emerging technologies.
- Recommend an adoption strategy for feasible emerging technologies.
Proctored Exams for Distance Education Students
Do any of your distance education students need to take proctored exams off campus? If so, the Consortium of College Testing Centers (CCTC) may be of assistance. Continue Reading »
Director’s Message
Adding technology to conventional teaching and learning paradigms is usually accompanied by the expectation that the quality of learning will improve while the cost of instruction will decrease. Bolting technology to conventional courses simply adds the cost of the technology. In addition, to effectively utilize these types of technologies in teaching requires specialized skills. Due to these gaps in expectations and practice, the quality of learning is usually not improved and the cost of instruction is often increased. Continue Reading »